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Marta Topferova & Milokraj are recording a new CD!

Marta Topferova & Milokraj are recording a new CD of original songs, inspired by Czech and Moravian folk music, as well as Latin American rhythms and styles. We need financial support for the recording, editing, mixing and pressing of the CD. Thank you!

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112% completed

93 contributors pledged

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Prague, Czech Republic

All or nothing. Project finished on Dec 16, 2016 at 14:08.

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Greetings to all those who are interested in Milokraj's new album!!! We are working on our second CD, which we would like to release in the spring of 2017, but need financial support for the recording, editing, mixing and pressing of the CD. Thank you for your help!

Marta Topferova & Milokraj

Musicians on the new recording will be:

  • Marta Topferova - vocals, cuatro
  • Marcel Comendant - cimbalom
  • Stanislav Palúch - violin
  • David Dorůžka - guitar
  • Petr Dvorský - bass

Since the release of Milokraj's first album in 2013, the band has grown and developed a lot. We've performed many concerts together and traveled all across Europe. I've written another collection of songs which are inspired mainly by Czech and Moravian folk music, but also bring in other influences, such as Latin American rhythms and styles, and many experiences on the New York music scene.

I think this new music is extremely unique, and all the musicians in the band bring exceptional artistry to the project.

I feel a calling to document it on a high quality recording. We plan to record at Sono studios, where I've recorded three of my albums (2016 Reencuentros, 2013 Milokraj, and 2009 Trova). I've picked my favorite sound ingeneer, Michal Vaniš, (who recorded my CDs Reencuentros and Trova), who always achieves top quality sound, and is a great pleasure to work with.

I've released eight CDs on various labels, but want to self-produce this album, in order to have the production in my hands.  That's why I decided to ask for your support.

If you can support us, by buying a CD in advance, or by contributing any amount and selecting from the various rewards, I'll be very grateful.

Thank you so much!

Marta

Biography

Marta Topferova is one of the most dynamic singers and songwriters of her generation. In her youth, she spent eight years singing classical and folk music in choirs in the Czech Republic and the United States. After immigrating to the U.S. in 1987, she learned fluent Spanish and became of the most unique singers and composer of Latin American music. The London Times described Marta as “one of the most graceful interpreters of Latin American folk music”. Marta’s deep voice, lyrical songs and unique accompaniment on the four‐string cuatro and the guitar have captivated listeners around the world. She established herself on the music scene in New York, worked with some of the most prominent musicians from the Latin, jazz and classical music circles, and this experience is reflected in the distinct stylistic mix of her own work. In 2012 Marta returned to the Czech Republic and began writing songs in her native language inspired by Moravian folklore and Slavic music for her new ensemble Milokraj. Marta has also set to music poems by Věra Provazníková, Jan Zahradníček and others. 

Marta is internationally recognized as one of the leading proponents of world music; she has toured Europe, the USA, Canada, Argentina and Thailand and appears at major venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, Blue Note in New York and the Bardentreffen Festival in Nuremberg. 

To date, Marta has released eight albums of primarily original music: Reencuentros (2016, Senderos), Milokraj (2013, Animal Music), The Other Shore (2011, World Village), Trova (2009, World Village), Flor Nocturna (2006, World Village), La Marea (2005, World Village), Sueño Verde (2003, Circular Moves) and Homage to Homeland (2002, self-produced).

News

May 24, 2017 Marta Topferova & Milokraj's new CD is here!!!

Dear friends, with great joy I announce the birth of Milokraj's new CD "Tento svět" (or This World in English)!!! A heartfelt thank you to all those who supported the recording!!! I'll be sending out your rewards in the next 2-3 weeks.  If you'd like to listen to clips, you can do so here: http:/…

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Dec 19, 2016 Thank you!

Dear friends,  thank you so much again for your support of Milokraj's new CD. We're very happy that we were able to bring the fundraising campaign to a successful finish!!! I will be getting in touch with all of you regarding your rewards as soon as possible. However, thanks to the upcoming…

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  • sold 6
    A contribution because you like what we do

    A contribution because you like what we do. Every contribution counts! Thank you!

    Reward delivery: not specified

    EUR 3.94
    (CZK 100)

  • sold 10
    Album download in mp3 format

    Download our album in mp3 format.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 7.88
    (CZK 200)

  • sold 28
    Physical CD (with a dedication)

    Our new CD, signed (with a dedication if you'd like one). We will send it to you by mail or give it to you at a concert of your choice. For CDs mailed outside the Czech Republic, please add 3 Euro for postage.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 11.81
    (CZK 300)

  • remaining 5 from 7
    Tea with Marta

    We'll meet at a tea house in Prague in an intimate circle (max 7 people), have some good tea, and talk about music and life. You'll be able to ask Marta about her musical endeavours, experiences, about her life in New York, and trips to Spain and Latin America. We'll try to find a suitable date for all participants, and if necessary, we'll have two meetings. Tea included in the reward price. 

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 11.81
    (CZK 300)

  • sold 6
    Lead sheets and song lyrics!

    You will receive lead sheets and lyrics to ten of Marta's songs from the La Marea, Flor Nocturna, Trova, Milokraj vol.1 and vol. 2 CDs - in digital format via Dropbox!

    Reward delivery: in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 15.75
    (CZK 400)

  • remaining 2 from 6
    Our benefactor!

    Becoome our benefactor! Support us with this amount and we will send you 5 copies of the new Milokraj CD for your friends, and include your name as one of the main benefactors of the project.

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 393.78
    (CZK 10,000)

  • remaining 3 from 3
    Main sponsor + your business logo on the CD

    Support us with this amount and we'll send you 10 copies of the new Milokraj CD, as presents for your friends, and feature your name/logo on the back cover of the CD (and all promotional materials), as the main sponsor of the project. You will also receive two tickets to the CD release concert, or another Marta Topferova concert of your choice, and a poster signed with a personal thank you and dedication.
     

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 1,181.33
    (CZK 30,000)

  • Sold out!!
    Two tickets to Marta's concert

    Two tickets to any of Marta Topferova's concerts, according to your choice. The tickets will await you in the box office or at the entrance.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 19.69
    (CZK 500)

  • Sold out!!
    CD release ticket + new CD

    You'll receive a ticket to the CD release show & our new CD along with a dedication.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 23.63
    (CZK 600)

  • Sold out!!
    CD DUO: new Milokraj CD + Reencuentros CD

    Milokraj's new CD + Marta's CD "Reencuentros" of Venezuelan songs, with guitarist Ernesto Chuecos (2016 Senderos). Marta will sign both CDs (if you'd like) and send them by mail or give them to you at a concert of your choice. For CDs mailed outside the Czech Republic, please add 5 Euro for postage.

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 31.50
    (CZK 800)

  • Sold out!!
    CD DUO: new Milokraj CD + Reencuentros CD

    Milokraj's new CD + Marta's CD "Reencuentros" of Venezuelan songs, with guitarist Ernesto Chuecos (2016 Senderos). Marta will sign both CDs (if you'd like) and send them by mail or give them to you at a concert of your choice. For CDs mailed outside the Czech Republic, please add 5 Euro for postage. *As this reward sold out quickly,   we're making a few more available.

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 31.50
    (CZK 800)

  • Sold out!!
    A lesson with Marta

    Private songwriting lesson, or 90 minutes with Marta, where she will show you her approach to songwriting. Or, would you like to learn a song from her repertoire? Or a Latin rhythm on guitar, cuatro, hand percussion? Should it be a voice lesson? It's up to you. Location: Prague, Czech Republic. A Skype lesson can also be arranged.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 39.38
    (CZK 1,000)

  • Sold out!!
    A solo concert

    A solo concert by Marta at the location of your choice (at your home, another location/ occasion?). Marta will perfom a selection of songs from her Latin American repertoire, accompanying herself on guitar and cuatro. Concert length: 45-50 minutes. For a smaller audience, the concert can be acoustic, for more than 40 people, we will need to arrange for sound equipment. For concerts more than 50 kilometres outside Prague, please add on travel expenses. We can also arrange the concert abroad for an additional fee.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 315.02
    (CZK 8,000)

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